On our way to our first premie followup appointment, I call to let them know we’re running late. “Hi, I’m Maya Schopmeyer, Kaitlyn and Ava’s mom,” I say. My heart skips a beat, and Chris and I look at each other. Woah, this is one of those holy moly moments in life when you realize … Continue reading
Kaitlyn Grace Schopmeyer (in Chris’s arms) 4 lb 7 oz 17.25 in Dec 13 4:05 pm Ava Gail Schopmeyer (in Maya’s arms) 4 1b 10 oz 17 in Dec 13 4:06 pm Ava on the left and Kaitlyn on the right
Today is 34 weeks and 4 days! We are scheduled for a c-section this Wednesday morning, December 14. Our babies’ estimated weights are 4 lbs, 2 oz and 4 lbs, 14 oz. That puts Baby A’s weight on the low side. Our doc explained her placenta is poopin’ out, meaning the placenta is not providing … Continue reading
My cervix remains closed, but the best news my OB gave me is that I no longer have to do home monitoring. Yay! Essentially, my last weapon for pre-labor was Terbutaline, but unfortunately I had a bad reaction to it last week, so no more Terb. Strategy. We’re at a really good place at 33 … Continue reading
30 weeks update. At my Monday follow-up (29 weeks, 4 days) my cervix dropped from 1.8 cm to 1.4 cm. Couple that with a contraction every 4 to 6 minutes, my OB was ready to whip out the big gun magnesium sulfate stop my contractions. As intimidating as it sounds, I’ll endure any treatment to … Continue reading
The good news: At 29 weeks, our girls looked great. The bad news: My cervix measured at 1.8 cm (a healthy cervix is 4cm+). My sonogram technician called it “a wimpy cervix.” Well my wimpy cervix was causing around 6 contractions an hour. So, unsurprisingly, I got another wheel chair ride to be admitted to … Continue reading
Planning a twin nursery is quite a challenge when you are on best rest. I can assuredly say with some creativity, it is possible. Armed with my trusty laptop, a wifi connection, and my sweet friends Rhonda Powell and Dana Nowell who can sew, run to fabric shops, or any other shopping, we were able … Continue reading
Our OB visit this week went great! She congratulated us to making it 27 weeks, which is a huge mile-marker for risk of complications, and she increased our doc visits to every 2 weeks rather than weekly. Baby A measured at 2 lbs, while Baby B came in at 2 lbs 4 oz. It’s … Continue reading
Chris had his wisdom teeth taken out Friday, and of course I remain on bed rest. So we were 2 peas in a pod resting in bed over the weekend. Chris’s mom Vicki, aka “Nana”, graciously flew in from Fort Worth to nurse both of us over the weekend. Amazing thing, my contractions actually lessened … Continue reading
During our week 25 sonogram we watched Baby Girl B yawn twice in a row. As my babies get ready to take their first fresh breaths of life, I am reminded the Lord is the almighty giver of life. Scripture tells us the hand of the Lord is the life of every living thing, and … Continue reading
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